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CPI-Maoist inducting children, giving military training: Centre concerned [details]

The Act mandated a safety net of service delivery structures including institutional and non institutional care mechanisms, to safeguard the best interests of children.

Jul 28, 2021

Good news for aged, bed-ridden National Food Security Act beneficiaries in J&K [details]

The new policy will enable beneficiaries in old age, bed-ridden, or those living with disabilities to nominate a responsible person after due verification to collect the quota of the subsidized ration on their behalf.

Jul 24, 2021

LG grants Delhi Police special detention power to apprehend anyone

Delhi Police stated that it is a standard order that is issued on a regular basis to ensure security.

Jul 24, 2021

Buying flats under Rs 45 lakh in Karnataka now attracts lower stamp duty [details here]

Karnataka decided on Thursday to reduce stamp duty on apartment registrations in order to boost the state's real estate sector. The stamp duty cut, according to Minister Basavaraj Bommai, is intended to help home buyers who are on a budget.

Jul 23, 2021

India at Tokyo Olympics: Expectations soar, medals tally to be higher this time

The 127-member Indian contingent will enter the Tokyo Olympic Games with soaring expectations of returning with their best medal haul ever even as the pandemic plays havoc with their preparations and mental health.

Jul 23, 2021

Canada opens doors for human rights champions; threatened journalists, women, LGBTQ advocates welcomed [details]

Canada's new refugee stream will be open for up to 250 human-rights defenders per year, which will include the members of their family. While making the announcement, Mendicino said that the threats to human rights defenders have never been more severe than now.

Jul 18, 2021

J&K seeks to redouble farmers' income through "Parvaz" scheme [details]

Now farmers can sell their products in Dubai and Sharjah for better prices under the scheme

Jul 17, 2021

Bengaluru's iconic landmark Vidhan Soudha and strong Mysore connection

Karnataka bans TV cameras in Vidhana Soudha corridors

Citing "security and discipline", the Karnataka government on Friday banned media persons from filming or photographing the corridors of Vidhana Soudha, the seat of the legislature, as this was coming in the way of VIP movement.

Jul 17, 2021

Yediyurappa unveils e-bike taxi scheme in Bengaluru

Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Wednesday unveiled the state electric bike taxi scheme in this tech city for last-mile connectivity to commuters using public transport.

Jul 15, 2021

Centre hikes Dearness Allowance to 28%; benefits 50 lakh central govt employees [details]

The decision was taken in the Cabinet Committee meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his official residence earlier in the day.

Jul 14, 2021

Zomato IPO fully subscribed in just 1 hour

The anchor investors portion in the public issue of Zomato Ltd has been subscribed on Tuesday at Rs 76 per equity share.

Jul 14, 2021

Bengaluru Customs seize ₹56.2 lakh worth gold, iPhones, cigarettes; two held [details]

Bengaluru Customs intercepted two passengers coming from Dubai who were trying to smuggle 630.26 grams of gold, 14 iPhones and 42,000 sticks of cigarettes.

Jul 13, 2021

Sensex up 230 points after losing ground on Monday

Sensex and Nifty gained in early trading on Tuesday after losing ground the previous day

Jul 13, 2021

Flipkart is now valued at $37.6 billion after raising $3.6B; shares plan of growth [details]

Flipkart said that this investment reflects global investor confidence in digital commerce in India, which has continued to accelerate over the last year when access to products safely and convenience took priority.

Jul 12, 2021

Team Trump's Gettr is "no-getter"; MAGA-alternative to Twitter gets mixed reviews [reactions]

Trump's answer to a Twitter alternative is Gettr, launched by one of his closest advisors Jason Miller. Here's how people are reacting to this move.

Jul 2, 2021

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